Podcast

The Golden Hour Film Podcast

Film History, Film Reviews, TV & Film

The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast hosted by Harry Bailey and Shane Mulvaney, that covers some of the greatest, most important and most infamous films pre-1970!

Episodes
141
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
53 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
2 days ago

Episodes

141 episodes, newest first

  1. #140 2001: A Space Odyssey EXPLAINED (sort of...)

    Season 1, Episode 140

    Show notes

    In this weeks episode Harry and Shane break down the sci-fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey from the legendary Stanley Kubrick. How hard could that be? The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

    46 min
  2. #139 The Original Slasher Movie - Peeping Tom (1960) Review

    Season 1, Episode 139

    Show notes

    This week Harry & Shane discuss the film that ended the career of Michael Powell, only to be re-evaluated as a classic of its time, the slasher before even Psycho (1960), Peeping Tom! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

    53 min
  3. #138 The Greatest Folk Horror Movie Ever Made? Night of the Hunter (1955) Review

    Season 1, Episode 138

    Show notes

    We review the only film Charles Laughton ever directed, starring the incredible Robert Mitchum as Preacher Harry Powell... its The Night of the Hunter The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

    54 min
  4. #137 Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1931) was way ahead of its time

    Season 1, Episode 137

    Show notes

    In 1931 Frederich March took home the academy award for best actor for his role as both Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, marking the first ever win for a horror movie at the Oscars. This week Harry & Shane discuss this horror classic! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema.

    1 hr 1 min
  5. #136 Is Dr Mabuse the Gambler The GREATEST VILLAIN in Cinema?

    Season 1, Episode 136

    Show notes

    Dr Mabuse the Gambler is credited as one of cinemas greatest villains. Christopher Nolan even cited him as inspiration for The Joker in The Dark Night! Harry and Shane go through his 4+ hour on-screen debut, directed by the great Fritz Lang! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema.

    55 min
  6. #135 The Beatles Movie Everyone Must See - A Hard Days Night (1964) Review

    Season 1, Episode 135

    Show notes

    John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr all star in this 60s hangout comedy classic from Richard Lester. Harry & Shane discuss the film, album and all the antics involved. The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

    54 min
  7. #134 Is the original West Side Story the better film?

    Season 1, Episode 134

    Show notes

    One of the most succesful films on Oscars history, the 1961 West Side Story stars Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris and Russ Tamblyn. Regarded as one of the best movie musicals ever and directed by both Jerome Robbins and the great Robert Wise, this week Harry & Shane ask whether its the best version of the film! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

    36 min
  8. #133 Is Singin' In The Rain (1952) The Greatest Movie Musical Ever?

    Season 1, Episode 133

    Show notes

    Harry & Shane discuss what might be the greatest musical ever made, Gene Kelly and Stanley Donens Singin in the Rain (1952) The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

    38 min
  9. #132 How does The Wizard of Oz hold up after all these years?

    Season 1, Episode 132

    Show notes

    Is the Wizard of Oz still one of the greatest movies of all time after all these years? Harry & Shane discuss the iconic Judy Garland and Victor Fleming film, 1939 in cinema and the incredible Wicked Witch of the Wesr. The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

    1 hr 4 min
  10. #131 Professional Film Editor Richie Cody Breaks Down Jason & The Argonauts (1963)

    Season 1, Episode 131

    Show notes

    Award-winning film editor Richie Cody, known for his work with Cartoon Saloon on projects such as Wolfwalkers and Star Wars: Screachers Reach joins Harry to discuss Jason & The Argonauts (1963), Ray Harryhausens greatest film! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

    57 min
  11. #130 Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) Review - The Bleakest Boxing Movie Ever?

    Season 1, Episode 130

    Show notes

    Harry & Shane discuss the great 'Requiem for a Heavyweight', starring Anthony Quinn, Mickey Rooney and the incredible Jackie Gleason. Its known for its controversial depiction of pro-wrestling, its bleak story and its phenomenal lead performances. Its also our last film of Hollywood Heavyweights! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

    49 min
  12. #129 How Cleopatra (1963) Nearly Bankrupted Hollywood

    Season 1, Episode 129

    Show notes

    Cleopatra may be the biggest disaster in Hollywood history, from affairs to sacked directors, the over 4-hour epic is one of the most infamous films in Hollywood. The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

    1 hr 2 min
  13. #128 Humphrey Bogarts Final Performance - The Harder They Fall (1956) Review

    Season 1, Episode 128

    Show notes

    Harry and Shane look at the final performance of Humphrey Bogart, opposite Rod Steiger in the boxing-noir 'The Harder They Fall' The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

    45 min
  14. #127 Is Spartacus (1960) The Greatest Gladiator Movie?

    Season 4, Episode 127

    Show notes

    Harry & Shane discuss Stanley Kubricks 1960 collaboration with Kirk Douglas, Spartacus!

    57 min
  15. #126 Why everyone should watch The Set-Up (1949)

    Season 1, Episode 126

    Show notes

    Harry & Shane discuss one of the best boxing movies of the 1940s, Robert Wise and Robert Ryans The Set-Up (1949). The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

    36 min
  16. #125 Ben-Hur (1959) Review - The Greatest Movie in Oscars History

    Season 1, Episode 125

    Show notes

    One of the biggest films we've ever covered, it's our review of William Wylers Oscar-winning masterpiece Ben-Hur! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema.

    1 hr 6 min
  17. #124 The Champ (1931) Review - The Greatest Child Performance in History?

    Season 1, Episode 124

    Show notes

    The Champ, directed by King Vidor, is one of the best 1930s we've covered. Jackie Cooper and Wallace Beery are sensational in this classic boxing drama, one you all need to watch! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema.

    43 min
  18. #123 Stagecoach (1939) Review - Cinemas Greatest Early Western

    Season 1, Episode 123

    Show notes

    Somehow this is the podcast debut of both John Ford and John Wayne... Crazy!

    1 hr
  19. #122 The Most Realistic War Movie Ever Made? - The Battle of Algiers (1966) Review

    Season 1, Episode 122

    Show notes

    Our review of Gillo Pontecorvo's 1966 masterpiece The Battle of Algiers, maybe the most documentary-like war movie ever made.

    47 min
  20. #121 Is High & Low (1963) Kurosawa's best drama?

    Season 1, Episode 121

    Show notes

    Harry & Shane review Akira Kurosawa's High & Low (1963)

    1 hr